2025 World Cup - Open Men: Day 5 Results and Standings

Results and Standings from Day 4 of the Open Men's Division at the 2025 World Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Summary

Early in the day, a tense battle between England and the UAE saw the Emiratis prevail in a tough chase by six runs. Despite being in front by one run with four overs to go, England piled the pressure on, keeping the UAE within striking distance.

New Zealand battered Singapore by 168 runs to continue their good form, but the Singaporeans did manage to eke a skin out in the final pair. Sri Lanka recorded a comfortable win over South Africa and a valuable six points, whilst Australia and India recorded big wins over the USA and Sri Lanka Development respectively.

In the last sessions of play, Australia humbled India in destructive fashion, with Kieran Perkins' eight wickets setting up a 143-run drubbing. New Zealand recorded a 36-run win against the UAE to keep second spot, whilst England and South Africa also recorded wins against Sri Lanka Development and Singapore respectively.

Results

India 114 (4) def. Sri Lanka Development 26 (0)

Australia 160 (4) def. USA -3 (0)

UAE 87 (3) def. England 80 (1)

New Zealand 149 (3) def. Singapore -19 (1)

Sri Lanka 64 (3) def. South Africa 46 (1)

Australia 104 (4) def. India -39 (0)

England 98 (2) def. Sri Lanka Development 57 (2)

New Zealand 99 (2) def. UAE 63 (2)

South Africa 98 (4) def. Singapore 5 (0)

Standings

With the exception of Sri Lanka and the USA, who have two matches in hand, each side has one game remaining before the division splits off into the Cup and Plate phases.

Australia are unbeaten and looking red hot at the moment. They will take the top spot and are very likely to meet New Zealand in the Major Semi-Final on Friday, with the New Zealanders just needing to defeat USA in their final round-robin game.

Third and fourth are also almost sewn up, with India and Sri Lanka's clash a case of building confidence ahead of what is most likely to be the Minor Semi-Final clash tomorrow. The Sri Lankans take on the USA this morning and whilst the UAE will play Singapore, it won't be enough to overtake the hosts. The UAE will yet again play off for the Plate in what has been a disappointing tournament.